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YOGA Much has changed in yoga since Swami Vivekananda introduced the practice to America in the late nineteenth century. While it remains a form of spiritual practice in India, it has evolved into a form of physical exercise in the West. Today, approximately 16.5 million Americans spend nearly $3 billion a year on yoga classes and products. And though the term “yoga” may conjure images of spandex-clad women, the exercise practice is beneficial to both genders.   Read More... Though research on the efficacy of yoga therapy is ongoing, traditional doctors are taking notice—and finding it, in some cases, to be a valuable complement to the work they’re already doing. “Yoga therapy can be extremely helpful for people who need a way to work through what they’re experiencing, not just in their minds but in their bodies,” says psychotherapist Jack Obedzinski, MD, of Corte Madera, California. “Often, it allows my patients to experience a feeling of calm in a way they couldn’t in talk therapy.”And, he says, this calmness can bring more clarity and awareness to their traditional sessions. “It’s not just postures,” says yoga therapist Janice Gates. “We use all the tools of yoga—breath work, sound, visualization, and meditation—and tailor them to a client’s specific health condition.” Dragonfly Yoga seeks to create an accepting space in which diverse people from the community can come together to learn the practice of yoga. Our mission is to teach yoga postures with an emphasis on healthy use of the body. Instructors offer modifications of the yoga practice according to the needs of the students. 1301 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Suite #2 87104    (505) 377-3045    email:     With two locations – & – Blissful Spirits not only has a huge variety of classes and times, they also provide childcare while you take one of their classes. What is Hot Yoga? Hot Yoga is a sequence of yoga postures performed in a heated environment. The increased temperature in the room allows an increase instretching and flexibility and helps to prevent injury. The hot temperature combined with the yoga poses means that you will sweat a lot and burn calories. Your body will experience a huge detoxification as well. Drinking plenty of fluid before, during and after class is necessary. What are the benefits of Hot Yoga? Hot yoga can help to improve flexibility, suppleness and strength. Hot Yoga can also help with the ability to deal with stress and to increase relaxation. Hot yoga can be a very effective way of losing weight and toning up. The body can experience complete energy alignment (Chakra balancing) when performed on regular basis and with proper posture (asana) alignment. At what temperature is Hot Yoga performed? At Blissful Spirits, Hot Yoga is performed at a temperature of about 105 degrees Fahrenheit with 40% to 60% humidity. In Warm and Gentle yoga classes, the temperature is lowered to about 95 degrees Fahrenheit.   | Bikram Yoga Bik·ram yo·ga ˌbikram ˈyōɡə/ noun noun:Bikram yoga; plural noun: Bikram yogas trademark a type of hatha yoga characterized by a set series of postures and breathing exercises, performed in a room heated to a very high temperature. About Bikram Yoga ABQ Open since 2003 Independent and locally owned Original and authentic hot yoga practice 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises 105 degrees and 40% humidity Certified teachers 90-minute classes   Yoga for Men? You Bet! The benefits of yoga include: helping to build muscle, lose weight, increase flexibility, prevent sports injuries and even decrease stress – all potentially helpful to guys picking up the pieces after a tough marriage. Says Christina Walker, a yoga instructor, who also has been practicing it for 35 years, “I think it’s a great idea. Men can reap all the benefits as women can from yoga — the basic benefits of feeling better and spirit and wellness.” High Desert Yoga    The Mission of High Desert Yoga is to create a nurturing environment that supports our communityof students and teachers as they deepen their experience of body, mind and spirit. Through the teaching and practice of asanas (poses), pranayama (breath), and yoga philosophy, we strive to promote optimum physical health, clarity of mind and spiritual inspiration for all. Dance Fitness – ZUMBA – Cardio Sometimes all it takes is a new hobby that can help liven up your spirits and make you feel like a kid again while also getting back into shape. There are numerous benefits to partaking in dance classes ranging from increasing your amount of daily exercise to making new friends with shared interests. Many studies have found that dancing can improve balance, even in the elderly. Some have shown improvements in gait, walking speed, and reaction time, as well as cognitive and fine motor performance. Dance studies have included jazz, ballroom, tango, folk, and a series of slow, low-impact dance movements—though any kind of dancing would likely be beneficial. ZUMBA Zumba was born from anaccident. Colombia-born Alberto “Beto” Perez was teaching an aerobics class in his native Cali in 1986 and discovered he had forgotten his usual music. So he dug through his bag of tapes and grabbed a mix of salsa and meringue music he personally liked to dance to. “I just said, ‘Class today is different,'” says Perez, 37, who was also a dance instructor. “Everybody loved it.” Barring any doctor’s limitations, says Perlman, Zumba is safe for a range of ages and fitness levels because the steps can be modified so that it’s very low-impact. And all you need are a good pair of dance shoes or cross-trainers. Part of Zumba’s appeal is its simplicity, says Perlman. Teachers are encouraged to forego complex cueing, and just let the students feel the music, he says.   At Baila! Fitness we know your time and fitness goals are important. We offer a diverse range of classes to meet the schedule, fitness and entertainment interests of our customers in the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque area. Whetheryou are looking to meet new friends, lose weight or just get away from it all, Baila! Fitness is the place to be. As a leading provider of Zumba, dance & fitness classes, we take pride in offering the best party-like atmosphere that will allow you to take a 60-minute escape from the the stress and worries of life. Party your way into the best shape of your life! Shed the stress and enjoy a fantastic time. | Our community dance space was one of the first of it’s kind – an open studio for INDEPENDENT instructors and dancers to rent space to teach and rehearse their specific disciplines, sharing their particular talents and joy with everyone who was interested, young or old, experienced or not. We first opened in the fall of 2004, at the corner of Maple Street & Central Ave in a small but functional repurposed store room, intially utilized by Blue Tribe Dance Studio.  We enjoyed dancing, shimmying, and growing into our original space for 6 years, before moving into our current locationnear the corner of Wellesley & Central Ave, in Nob Hill. They offer over 20 different dance classes, everything from Afro-Cuban Folkloric to Zumba! PILATES Pilates is a conditioning program developed by Joseph Pilates that improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination, strength and tone. It’s concern is the process itself: experiencing all movement from the inside out by focusing on the present moment instead of placing the entire emphasis upon “doing”. Through continuous involvement in the process of movement, the goal is reached by a natural evolution, in contrast to a forced result. Read More The basic principles of Pilates conditioning are to make people more aware of their bodies as single integrated units, to improve alignment and breathing, and to increase efficiency of movement Pilates consists of a sequence of carefully performed movements, some carried out on specially designed equipment. Each exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen the muscles involved, openingthe joints and releasing tension. There is a specific breathing pattern for each exercise to assist in directing energy to those areas while relaxing the rest of the body. The studio is home to a community of movers for people who love to be active and who want to remain active all their live long days.  We provide classes and private lessons appropriate to all levels; there is a space and a place for every body.  We are a fully equipped studio, providing both mat and equipment classes.  We adhere to the foundational principles of Pilates: control, concentration, centering, breath, fluidity and precision.   Somos Pilates Studio provides space to work on a balanced and integrated you; guided by friendly and informed instructors.  The classes are kept small and each student receives personal and specific instruction. Shedden Pilates is a studio that specializes in the Pilates classical method. The exercise repertoire we teach is in the exact way that was developed and intended by JosephPilates. We teach the Pilates method as a system. We use the mat and reformer as the foundation of the method, and additional apparatuses to help strengthen the areas of the body that need extra reinforcement. The mat and reformer exercises are taught in a specific order, and only require a specific number of repetitions.